Event Sales Executive

Moving Venue is one of the original event caterers in London. We have been impressing clients with outstanding events since 1984. Our reputation for delicious food and outstanding excellence has secured us a place on the accredited supplier list of over 30 venues, in and around London.

The Event Sales Executive holds the responsibility of managing essential relationships with the Events Teams at these venues. It is imperative that we uphold our profile and preferred caterer status, facilitating the opportunity to present proposals for event enquiries received at these venues. These enquiries must be managed with skill and an ability to stand out in a competitive market in collaboration with the Sales Director and wider team.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within an exciting and fast-moving business. We are a close and committed team, and for someone with the right attitude and passion for events, the ideal candidate will flourish.

• Manage incoming event enquiries promptly, professionally, and with attention to detail
• Convert enquiries into confirmed business through strong proposals and client engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with key London venues and their events teams
• Manage and grow revenue across your assigned venue portfolio
• Identify opportunities to increase sales within existing venues and develop new ones
• Understand client needs and create tailored, stand-out event solutions
• Support site visits, tastings, and client meetings to help secure business
• Collaborate with the Sales Director and wider team to maximise opportunities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of venues, clients, and market trends
• Attend events within your venue portfolio in an account management capacity

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple enquiries and deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, energetic approach with a passion for events
• Great attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• A customer-first mindset with high standards for quality
• Able to commit to a flexible work pattern occasionally undertaking weekend work.

Experience in events, hospitality, or sales is highly desirable but attitude and ambition are just as important.

• Quarterly performance-related bonus
• Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools
• Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)
• Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app
• Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef
• Starting holiday allowance of 27 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Free on-site parking at our Head Office
• Incentive trips for high performing employees- this year the team went to New York!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 when recommending a friend to work with us
• Regular social events throughout the year
• Two complimentary event tickets per year and discounted tickets for friends and family
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay -subject to length of service
• Interest free travel loan
• One paid volunteer day each year

If you’re passionate about events, love building relationships, and want to be part of a team that delivers exceptional experiences — we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a short introduction outlining why you’d be a great fit to talent@smartgroupltd.co.uk